• Cannes Top Hotels

• People who are their in Cannes to maximize their festival experience try to book hotels in the same city. There are three top palaces namely Carlton Intercontinental, Majestic Barriere and The Martinez who rule amongst the best of hotels. One of the most luxurious hotels of France that has its chain all over the world, Lucien Barriere, recently completed the first-phase of a full overhaul of the Majestic Barriere in an extensive remodel of all rooms and common areas.
  
  Rooms and suites feature a polished spin on traditiional French decor with glossy -gold Chippendale chairs, velvet -upholstered sofas and sleek new plasma -TVs that are still a novelty in most French hotels.
  
  If your intensions are to only visit Cannes at night for the private parties and nightclubs, consider booking a hotel in Cap d' Antibes like the Eden Rock Hotel Du Cap. Last year the hotel was host to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as well as the annual Vanity Fair party and Kidd Rock Rives made famous by 1930's socialities and writer F.Scott Fitzgerald with its blue-and-white beach club on a rocky strip of the bay.
  
  Dining Amongst the Stars
  Those in Cannes for film business will likely spend most of their days in the hosted lunches in and around local screenings. Everyone else will get to indulge in the various beach clubs and outdoor cafes that line La Croisette during the film festival.
  
  For the past several years, St. Tropez beach club La Voille Rouge has set up a Cannes outpost near the Palais de Festivals with all-day DJ's and light lunch scene followed by sponsored parties and dance events by night.
  
  More lounge than traditional beach club, don't come wearing your bikini and sarong expecting Pampelonne Beach.
  
  Further down the beach you can find a club setting by Martinez Hotel operates Z Plage which is an elegant area and has side by side mattresses and on-call butler service . The restaurants serves light sea food and a fabulous Belini to get you through the day.
  
  As day turns into night, you'll want to have evening reservations secured if not attending a private party or special dinner screening. While most of Cannes' acclaimed eateries are in the luxury hotels, they're also full of chatty Americans who failed to score invites to the town's top dinner parties.
  
  Instead, try for a dinner reservation at nearby La Baoli where's you'll dine on light pan-Asian cuisine and be able to hang around late for the DJ dance club where Dolce & Gabbana have held their annual parties in previous years.

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• Best Parties and Nightlife

• During the Film Festival some of Paris and Saint Tropez's Night Clubs - as the Vip Room, a Saint Tropez dance institution of hip-hop music - set up various outposts along La Croisette to bring the best of French nightlife to Cannes.
  
  Nearby Le Baron Rouge offers a another beach side dance pad for Paris funk and groove perfect fot catching the evening fireworks show before popping your own champagne fight.
  
  When you feel sad and low then you can find your home at Nikki Beach Cannes which is located along the beach front of the new Sofitel's Palais Stephanie, formerly the Naga Hotel outpost as with most Nikki events a pretty face or ultra-chic outfit will usually get you through the doors, everyone else may want to inquire about VIP memberships for priority access to their worldwide clubs in NYC, Miami and St. Barts.

• Cannes: Where to spend Your Nightlife.

• The Scene: Le Palais is one of the most fresh and hugest club ever built in the French Riviera for a very long time, it is situated by La Croisette on a sidewalk that faces the ocean in the rear of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. It only operates from the end of June until August where there are traces everywhere of the ever famous Cannes Film Festival among cinema aficionados with red carpets draping everywhere and an elegant front marquee.
  
  The walls are colored vibrantly with blue and green with hanging lights that are adorned with silk chiffons. Right in the middle of the club lays an exposed metal made beam upper limit and a low-pitched laze area arranged with arched and round loungers.
  
  There are fitting cushioned bars which are made of tufted leather along the area for those who cannot down too many drinks as well as girls finding hard time to walk on the red carpeting all over the lounge in their heels and wedges.
  
  There are weekly nights that are themed, such as the Thursday Erotica where guests could dance at the central dance floor with raised up stations for the DJ with occasional Ibiza superstars like Eric Morillo and Niki Bellucci. On some nights there are costume themes, and party goers would take It seriously and come dressed fittingly.
  
  Final Words: Located on La Croisette, this Ibiza themed club oozes French chich and flamboyance as one of the most chic clubs in Cannes. Russian models and French playboys find common ground.
  
  Our Rating: 4.00 / 5.00
  
  Le Palais Disco Cannes
  Palais des Festivals
  La Croisette Cannes France
  Telephone (33) 04 92 99 3333

• Le Baoli Cannes Nightclub

• The Scene: In the heart of Cannes Croisette, what might seem to feel like a calm and gentle night, where all the nightclubs are at, you will spot heavily armed bouncers that has the say on who gets to get into the club, and who needs to beat it, guarding like a true guardian of a temple of the temple-like doors. Amongst those who flock to the clubs are the likes of Monegasque monarchs, the young and the fabulous billionaires and stars of Hollywood.
  
  The furnishings in the club are very simple yet enticing with its Asian-theme which comes with huge loungers, tropical tiki lights and lighted statues which decorate both indoor and outdoors. Right out the pal court, there are white tents and VIP canopies to cater to the frolicking activities which happen once in a while. Enjoy delicacies such as smoked salmon and foie gras at the restaurant area which turns into a lounge during winter.
  
  Dance to the music spun by followed popular DJs such as Jack E from St Tropez's Caves du Roy.
  
  Final Words: Atmosphere of partying French elites dancing to the sumptuous lounge of electronica and hip hop music at Canne's finest. Hip-hop and champagne party scene along Cannes' Croisette.
  
  Our Rating: 4.10 / 5.00
  
  Le Baoli Cannes Nightclub
  Port Pierre Canto
  La Croisette Cannes, France
  Telephone (33) 04 9343 0343

• Palm Beach Discoteque

• The Scene: Keep in mind that you don't have to be in Vegas to enjoy casino delights. Although being in Cannes, I am pretty sure going to a casino would be the last place on your mind right now. But just because you are in Cannes, it gives you all the reason to tryout the club slash casino at the Cannes' Palm Beach Casino.
  
  Definitely not a place you would want to miss especially if you are a fan of nightlife.
  
  The Cannes' Palm Beach Casino is a "party-all-summer-long" disco club with powerfully influential DJs and celebrity performers such as Pharrell Williams, Fat Joe, Roger Sanchez and Steve Aoki, not only to entertain you, but to enjoy the night playing casino games as well.
  
  Definitely a place to be during the summer, as an outdoor pool deck transforms as a pool side beach club during the summer, complete with Mediterranean backdrop and evening eat up while partying with DJs until 2 in the morning.
  
  Be sure to prepare extra, extra cash on you as when midnight bell tolls, the action is brought into indoors, but visitors are charged with different charges and a new entrance fee, but it's worth it and you won't want to miss the scene.
  
  Right inside you will be greeted by beautiful sight of chandeliers with gothic theme and sparkles all over the wall. If somehow you see this place familiar, it is because it is always used for the Cannes Film Festival.
  
  Final Words: The VIP section is raised, separating it from dozens of low tables with champagne bottle popping all night long as locals, elites and celebrities party all night and raise the roof until 6 in the morning. Don't judge this summer scene by its casino.
  
  Our Rating: 3.80 / 5.00
  
  Palm Beach Casino
  Pointe Croisette Place
  F.D. Roosevelt Cannes
  Telephone (33) 04 97 06 36 90

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• Jimmy'z

• The Scene: As a visitor to Cannes, you must have heard of popular clubs such as the VIP Room and Le Baron, but sometimes it would only disappoint you when you go to find out that they are closed once the VIPs and Celebrities leave.
  
  During the downtime months for other nightclubs, most nightclubs are closed too during down season, but clubs like Jimmy'z stays open throughout the year.
  
  Having its disco signature disco ball, the Jimmy'z pays tribute to the olden days French Disco which came from Monte Carlo. The furnishings indoors are very classy with baroque golden decorations as well as velvet décor and rod iron furnishings along the central dance floor which are lighted up with neon lights.
  
  This place lures the likes of Riviera teenagers and Russian mobsters. Not just a place to hangout, the club hosts events sometimes for designer brands such as Fendi, especially during times of Film Festivals.
  
  This is the place to go when all the other clubs are hibernating.
  
  Final Words: A disco palace with old-school flavour, Jimmy'z opens all year round, loyal to its customers and proves that no one is too old or too young to enjoy dance and drinks at this brash bar located at the French Riviera. Glittery disco club attracts a hit-or-miss crowd.
  
  Our Rating: 4.08 / 5.00
  
  Jimmy'z
  1 Boulevard de la Croisette
  (Palais des Festivals) Cannes
  Telephone (33) 04 9298 7878

• 3.14 Lounge Bar

• The Scene: Best place to party in Cannes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Usully, there is a thematic parties just after the diner. The food at the restaurant is very good too. Not the best service but the atmosphere is very allucinogene and fresh. One good thing is that because of their room service, most of the food (à la carte) still available 24/7.
  
  Dancing floor is usully full after the dinner, around 11pm.
  
  Some live musicians are also following nice dance music too.
  
  Final Words: On week ends they have a very good band at the hotel & Jean Marc Challe livemix on the beach...excellent sound!! Nice trendy place to have a drink, specially late at night!
  
  Our Rating: 3.99 / 5.00
  
  3.14 Lounge Bar
  5 Rue François Einesy Cannes
  Telephone (33) 4 9299 7200

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• Top Restaurants

• Le Moulin de Mougins
  
  The Scene:
  With a whopping 2 Michelin star, Le Moulin de Mougins is probably the most distinguished restaurant in Cannes, which comes with a cooking academy and a hotel, all located away from the fancy water side of Cannes Le Coisette. Featuring an elusive pathway of stone which leads guests to the hotel's lobby, which is located behind a vibrant villa fascia with beautiful gardens. The pastel shades of apricot and mild white spreads up to the dining area.
  
  During the hot months of summer, a posh patio filled with outdoor furniture with a hip crowd of Core d'Azur populace roam around in summer suits.
  
  The Food:
  Le Moulin de Mougin gets their source of seafood fresh from local vendors and suppliers which makes the delights on the menu here as good as it gets, ranging from the likes of smoked anchovies, marinated artichoke hearts, rump of veal, foie gras, cuttlefish tartare, Dory fish in fig leaf, and the popular red mullet with preserved lemon served with white beam bouillabaisse.
  
  They also have a variety of meat on the menu such as beef sirloin and rack of lambs with grilled vegetables and olive oil.
  
  Final Word:
  From the amateur student chefs to the seasoned professionals, Le Moulin de Mougins never cease to disappoint with its range of seafood dishes.
  
  Notre Dame de Vie Mougins
  Cannes France
  Telephone: 04.9375.7824
  
  
• Les Pecheurs
  
  Special Features:
  Celebrity guests, elusive dining room, nightclub and singles crowd.
  
  The Scene:
  Located on a strategic location right in front facing the ocean peninsula, with immaculate beaches surrounding it, overlooking Lerins Islands and the Esterel Hills, Les Pecheurs is located right between Cannes and Nice on Cap d'Antibes. Right in the town of Juan Les Pins, where development of hotels has been on a low, the town features multiple crowd from the hip and young French party goers to the private and exclusive accommodation with the likes of the well known Hotel du Cap Eden Rock.
  
  This popular beach club features two different eatery, which is Les Pecheurs which is a Michelin-starred restaurant and Restaurant de la Plage. They also have a nightclub on the upper floors which opens entire high months.
  
  The restaurants are decorated with ocean-themed furnishings with pale brown umbrellas and club chairs made of rattan.
  
  During evenings, the place turns formal as a dinery.
  
  The Food:
  On the first floor, the restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and has a more casual feel to it. Although being the first floor, it is newer among the two, and their menu features salivary delights such as troll-caught fish, grilled meat and fresh salads, eating under the afternoon sun and fresh ambience. Meanwhile, upstairs, things get more formal and elegant. With celebrities flocking, blue-blood service, savory cuisine and an ambience so classy you would love it on first visit. The menu is not static and it changes by the season.
  
  The popular orders here are the slow-cooked braised beef, one of the best foie gras in France, and seafood delights that would definitely shock your taste buds.
  
  Final Word:
  Upstairs for classy dinners and downstairs for a casual cuisine delight, it is your choice to choose at this chic destination flocked by the in crowds.
  
  10, Bd Marėchal Juin
  Cap d'Antibes
  Juan-les-Pins France
  Telephone: 04.9293.1330

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• Z-Plage Pier Lounger
  
  Special Features:
  Mattress dining area, outdoor dining experience and beach club.
  
  The Scene:
  Z-Plage was back then once known as the Martinez Beach Club, now it has modernized the beach club scene in South France with their exclusive outdoor lounge designed by renowned designers and a modern restaurant down La Croisette. The beach club offers a stunning and sensational atmosphere to take pleasure in late summer dinners and winter lunches. The place is decorated with furniture made of teak wood with white curtains draping the place and group of glasses everywhere as well as rangy white umbrellas.
  
  The crowd that flock to the place are elites ranging from Russians to the locals.
  
  The summer months are a bliss here as the Givenchy Spa sets up private tents on the beach for a private facials and massaging sessions to guests.
  
  The Food:
  The Z-plage offers healthy food on their menu, which is a plus for people who are watching their figures with the range of organic grown ingredients and fresh constituents. You are able to order cocktails from the menu all day long, ranging from margaritas, to gin-fizzes and Moet-mimosas.
  
  With the likes of fresh fruits and spring salads on the menu, it definitely serves up healthy cooking, coming from renowned Chef Frederic Greffet who uses the influence of Hinterland on such great cooking with his clay oven that makes the best fish and meat dishes.
  
  Last Word:
  Experience your meal in your comfort on a mattress or by renting a lounge, or even by the pier, Z-Plage offers you a great deal of food and fun.
  
  Martinez Hotel
  73 Boulevard de la Croisette
  Cannes
  Telephone: 04.9298. 7300

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• What to do in Cannes

• Sunning on la Plage de la Croisette.
  The hotel has a private spot on Cannes's most coveted beach, la Plage de la Croisette, complete with a strip of carpet extending over the black pebbles to the Mediterranean's emerald edge - so you don't have to get your feet burned by the hot rocks as you head to the sea.
  
  Dine With a View.
  Book a table for sunset on the outdoor terrace with fantastic breezy sea views at the Michelin-rated La Scena, one of several on-site restaurants. It specializes in Mediterranean-meets-Japanese cooking. The fresh seafood platters and the prawn risotto are consistently good choices. For a more casual experience, try Le Grand Bleu. The brasserie-style lounge and terrace bar does good pasta and salads, stays open late and has a DJ on summer nights.
  
  Palais de Festivals.
  The current home of the Cannes Film Festival, Festival Hall, is just a five-minute stroll down La Croisette from the hotel. Although the concrete stage is probably the least glamorous part of Cannes, it's still worth checking out. Walking the red carpet and posing for a picture on the 22 steps leading up to the cinema's entrance sounds cheesy, but it's one of those integral Cannes experiences everyone does once.
  
  Cocktails at the Carlton.
  The grand dame of Cannes hotels, the Art Deco Carlton Intercontinental is worth a visit. Twin cupolas were modeled on the breasts of La Belle Otero, a courtesan famous for her multiple royal lovers, including Czar Nicolas II and Britain's King Edward VII.
  
  People Watching on La Croisette.
  Take a stroll down the famous palm-shaded promenade by the sea to soak up Cannes's hedonistic atmosphere. Sit on one of the well-placed benches on the long walkway, eavesdropping on the conversations of people passing by, scanning the water for the ocean-liner-size yachts parked on its sparkling glass surface.
  
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